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[Android Apps and Games] sam5154:
I always wondered how this mod works? Why Google doesn't abandoned users outside of US from they navigation servers? And why now they just try to stop moding?

And, yes all older versions works fine.
[Android Apps and Games] angusc:
Can anyone share the non root version of 6.5.0 i lost my sdcard contents yesterday and do not have any copy. Please pm the link if possible, thanx.

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[Android Apps and Games] drjamit:
Whic APK to install on Non Root G Note

I recently purchased G note. Want to install this Brut for Google. I was using Rooted Defy previously (on MIUI ). Please Post link for Non Root Version. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] :
May I point your attention a few posts back ... ?
[Android Apps and Games] InfX:
I wonder if posting a patcher (something that would adb pull the maps apk, baksmali it on the users PC, patch it, repack it and adb push it back) would still be a (c) violation.
[Android Apps and Games] Raptordin:
Interesting IDEA. :)
[Android Apps and Games] azrash:
I agree, that would be brilliant.
[Android Apps and Games] Jayman007:
Wow. I'm just now catching wind of what happened and I'm shocked. This is a big blow to those of us living in countries where navigation is disabled. Sad day indeed.
[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
Yea I didn't see this coming at all :(

I will probably start a new thread in another forum or something.

For now I'm posting it on my Twitter and G+ .
[Android Apps and Games] Jayman007:
I'm still resisting twitter but I found you on g+. Thanks mate.
[Android Apps and Games] shadowchaos:
Anyone else has this issue since 6.4.0?

The north heading of navigation car(little blue icon) on the map keeps rotating while standing still using gps.

This happened to me since 6.4.0,now with 6.6.0 this still remains.

But it's normal with 6.3.0 at the same places without moving

and the compass is normal too using gps status.
[Android Apps and Games] teokcmy:
Even for those living in countries where navigation is enabled, but have to travel oversea where navigation is disabled, this mod is very helpful.
[Android Apps and Games] scarpeta8:
I'm just curious, can anyone tell me, apart from the States (I suppose), users in what countries can have navigation enabled by default?
[Android Apps and Games] teokcmy:
Here you go: http://support.google.com/gmm/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=172221
[Android Apps and Games] asifpm:
thank you. gonna try this.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Google Maps Navigation is enabled in India now. Hope other countries get enabled and that may be the reason of google opposing this MOD.

Thanks to all those who made it possible to us navigation through the MOD.
[Android Apps and Games] sgsI9003:
Are you sure that voice navigation is enabled for India? I don't think so.

I have latest update but the navigation still says "google maps navigation is not yet available in this location"

I only get visual navigation no voice navigation in India as yet.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Its reported to work in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore. Gradually they are going to rollout other places. Mybe due to permission issue with govt. and limitation of public transport data.
[Android Apps and Games] technogravy:
It isnt working! Navigation isnt yet enabled for India, I tested it on 6.6 in Mumbai and still get the promt mentioning Navigation is not available in my region.

So back to using the mod after being mislead by the above post.

On another note, i cant seem to upgrade to a later version of the modded maps, I currently have ownhere v6.5signed installed however when i try to run the signed6.6 apk, after wiping maps data and installing 6.5 from TB, i get an error, saying unable to install.
[Android Apps and Games] GhTsaR:
Will try out in our euro trip, but one huge disadvantage is that there is no possibility to add more than two points(
[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
have u tryed to resigned the apk whit zipsigner http://market.android.com/details?id=kellinwood.zipsigner2
[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
Google maps 6.7.0 is out http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...ns/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed (this is a link to change log)
[Android Apps and Games] smashmix:
Actually I can't image any reason for stopping this project. This was a HUGE disappointment from Google. I really could use Navigation on my Android here in Finland.. Also waiting Navigation to be "soon" available in Suomi ;)
[Android Apps and Games] TheOneBD:
Google maps v6.7.0 official apk link :

http://www.mobilephonetalk.com/showthread.php?129451-Google-Maps-v6-7-0
[Android Apps and Games] Alejandrissimo:
Any new site to follow the app mod?
[Android Apps and Games] BryanChung:
I'm hoping for one too. But google search shows no results :(
[Android Apps and Games] darkguy2008:
Read the OP, it's in his twit account.
[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
For 6.7.0 Twitter ;)
[Android Apps and Games] glennkaonang:
The one that can be simply put in /system/app using Root Explorer is only ownwhere version, right?
[Android Apps and Games] kotaxor:
Maps working fine..thanks
[Android Apps and Games] aben2amu:
Yes, that is correct
[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
This is not a ownhere version but installation is the same as before. Delete old maps and everything that follows before installing the new one.
[Android Apps and Games] stassano:
Last post before unsubscribing from this topic. Let me just inform you guys OWNHERE is a Chinese developer and the Chinese are quite well known not to give too much ear to this stupid decision.

Use Google (ironically)... Type in "download maps ownhere" and enjoy.
[Android Apps and Games] cheahcl:
Anyone has issues with pre-caching maps? never had issues before..
[Android Apps and Games] angusc:
Working ok on 6.6.0 i have not yet tried upgrading to 6.7.0

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[Android Apps and Games] neol23:
6.7.0 from brut works great :) Just google it... :)
[Android Apps and Games] angusc:
I'm not rooted so need the CN installation version for non root

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[Android Apps and Games] neol23:
Like i said -there is signed version too :)

Just google it mate!
[Android Apps and Games] TheOneBD:
here is Google search for finding latest v6.7.0 ownhere version click

https://www.google.com/search?clien...rceid=opera&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&channel=suggest
[Android Apps and Games] TEKHD:
That version is the same at mobilism... And it does not work...

http://forum.mobilism.org/viewtopic.php?f=431&t=339545&sid=047e2acf61a6754a363038e2802a8c75
[Android Apps and Games] zard:
Used the signed version and seems working fine. Pre-cache works and navigation started without problem but didn't continue testing as I'm not driving now. I uninstalled 6.60 without removing data and installed 6.70. Pre-cache needs to be redone but wasn't prompted to log into Google.

Many thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] zard:
Tested navigation and confirmed working too. :-)
[Android Apps and Games] BryanChung:
ok thanks! :d
[Android Apps and Games] TheOneBD:
This version works use dropbox link from here

http://www.mobilephonetalk.com/showthread.php?t=129712
[Android Apps and Games] TEKHD:
For me, it does not work on T-Mobile HTC Sensation, AT&T Samsung Infuse, AT&T Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE and AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note LTE... All devices rooted and bla bla bla... So... Those that say is working... What device are you guys using... I have the ownhere 6.6.0 working great on all devices and have been using ownhere version since ages... This is the only version that does not work... Done this procedure a million times since ownhere alpha v 0.0001 lol...
[Android Apps and Games] kotaxor:
I had install and use it without issue.

Had face the same problem of not able to installed initially.

Had also try to put it in system/app without success...upon reboot..nothing.

Its only after many trial n error..

First, removed your existing maps.

Then download maps from google play n install it...

Open it..and then uninstall it..

Install the modded maps and it should be working fine.

I have tried and tested it on my S2 and someone else galaxy tab without issue.
[Android Apps and Games] djlah:
from version 6.6.0 or older, I always see there is 3 different apk:

1. maps6.7.apk

2. maps6.7-signed.apk

3. maps6.7-ownhere.apk (I always go for this, as simple as copy to system/app via Root Explorer)

I had checked from twitter and G+ but only found first and second. May I know where can we get the third 1? I had tried the same method on 1st file but failed.

update:

1.Uninstall maps from Titanium Backup.

2.Install maps from the Market.

3.Uninstall it normally (not from Titanium).

4.Install the Maps6.7.apk.

no choice, had to change to the methods above.
[Android Apps and Games] bernard134:
Tried alot of method but still cannot get the Map v6.7 or Map v6.7 signed ver to appear in my app drawer. :(

Now using the original v6.7 from play store. Any new way to make the mod map to work?
[Android Apps and Games] TEKHD:
Me too... The ownhere version is missing and that's the one I always use.
[Android Apps and Games] antukubo:
yup... me too. But since we don't have ownhere version, you might want to try my steps.

1- Titanium Backup --> wipe & uninstall maps

2- Install maps from market

or

install old market from gaps (I use maps_5.7.0.apk)

3- Uninstall normally (not using Titanium Backup)

4- Install Maps6.7.apk

You might get login failed.

5a - If you get 3 triangles on your status bar, just pull down and give permission. Close maps and re-open.

5b- If you didn't get the 3 triangles, go to latitude. Don't set anything yet. A few seconds later you will get those 3 triangles. Give permission. Close Latitude.

Open maps.

6- Hit thanks button... :p
[Android Apps and Games] tucinco:
Navigation for vietnam was deleted by gg maps :( come back to sygic :((((( haizzz
[Android Apps and Games] Paparasee:
I have always baked the ownhere-signed version right into the rom before a flash.

Tried it with maps6.7-signed, and just partly lucky. I can get maps working fine, but as soon as I try to navigate (either through maps or directly from the navigation app), I get a force close.

Staying with 6.6 for now ... am in Kuwait and the update is of no use to me anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] yokes:
Any Changepn version for maps6.7 ?
[Android Apps and Games] mirroalex:
guys i have 6.7 everything is ok except that whenever i want to get direction from point to point (my location - starred place and etc) it says "No Route found" i checked 6.6 and same result what should i do now? i am from armenia!
[Android Apps and Games] sam5154:
Seems Google banns requests from Iran. Says can't find rout.
[Android Apps and Games] mirroalex:
same for me "no route found" i'm from armenia... heeelp xda
[Android Apps and Games] tetis:
I have same problem even when i reinstall orginal map from market!

what shall I do?
[Android Apps and Games] teokcmy:
I just noticed the pre-cache function doesn't work anymore since 6.6 mod. It only keeps the cache areas for a short while, and then lose it. Version 6.5 works fine though.

Edited: version 6.5 also has the pre-cache areas vanishing problem. I also found the same problem with Google Maps from Play Store, so apparently it's not the mod problem.
[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
Google has asked me to remove mod-maps from dropbox .A lawyer representing google contacted me today.. shiiiiit...
[Android Apps and Games] kotaxor:
WTF, google going after individual ?

They must be desperate .
[Android Apps and Games] teokcmy:
Is this the same Google we knew? :mad:
[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
I did not see this coming..

A Norwegian lawyer who represented google contacted me on g +. He is employed in a large law firm here in Norway .. certain they would eat me up if they wanted.
[Android Apps and Games] kotaxor:
Neither did we..this is getting ridiculous.

Google cannot do wat others can and need to sue for redemption ...:mad:
[Android Apps and Games] scarpeta8:
I suppose there are Google people monitoring this place on a regular basis, so let me just say this:

IMHO, one reason why people choose to have Android over iOS is that, they are simply more... geeky:) . So when they know your navigation function actually is able to work perfectly in their home countries, they are going to use the mod copy instead, no matter how much trouble they have to go through, no matter how many lawyers you are going to hire. (There is always China :) )

As far as I'm concerned, I really like the way navigation works in Google Map, and I wouldn't mind paying a small fee is to buy the license to use it, if that's what you have in mind, Google. Of course there will always be people who will find a way to skip payment altogether (e.g. China), but I reckon there will also be people like me who try to be supportive. Not to mention the savings in your legal costs.

But I guess $$ is not the reason why you're doing this. Please, explain to us your rationale, instead of letting your lawyers do it.
[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
"open source" yea right
[Android Apps and Games] rawdealer:
Nice said....please copy this to Google Maps G+ :)

HOXed with Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] kotaxor:
LOL...If google navigation is made available everywhere, this tread would be close, not necessary to get lawyers (save more money).

So whose fault?....Google

They took so long to implement.:eek:
[Android Apps and Games] lssong99:
I think there could have 1000 reasons why Google cannot provide Navigation in all country, but one reason I am sure about is the license of map itself.

Google just cannot get the required "right to real-time navigation" license. Not that they don't want to pay, but no one wants to sell (at least for quality routing data, which Goggle wants)

I don't think Google owns all the maps in all the countries, so they must purchase the map data from some local, 3rd companies.

Unfortunately, those (usually very small) companies also selling navigation products in their home turf so is NOT interested to let Google compete with their own product. They sell the "right to route" but NOT the "right to real-time navigation". Thus, Google is not able to provide this, despite the routing data is there.

Just my idea.
[Android Apps and Games] kotaxor:
Sooo...Google is now being sue because of the modded navigation ?
[Android Apps and Games] abdielol:
The google we once knew is long gone.
[Android Apps and Games] antukubo:
WTF?? Holy ****.... It is going deeper than i thought. Seems like Google is Apple Inc's best friend right now. Suing here and there...
[Android Apps and Games] kobik77:
It has nothing to do with maps rights.

If they didn't have license for these maps they even wouldn't have shown up in the app regardless the navigation feature.

It's more like coping with each country's regulations and laws and some ass covering.
[Android Apps and Games] aben2amu:
So, the last resort is still twitter. No more reference to G+, just in case.
[Android Apps and Games] angusc:
No my advice would be to drop the update notifications. Just use Google to search for up dates and save any chance of legal litigation actions against single poor man user and xda members.

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[Android Apps and Games] aben2amu:
Even Google could block the search, you know.
[Android Apps and Games] Zeljko1234:
Google search is probably the best but not only one ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Justray:
Oh the irony!!!
[Android Apps and Games] fktiwana:
will our existing moded maps work or blocked after some times?
[Android Apps and Games] azrash:
It is still working fine so far. I hope Google won't go that far.
[Android Apps and Games] TEKHD:
I don't understand, the guy from this forum was actually performing the mods? As far as I know I thought he was only listing the same thing from a chinese site... So... Was he actually hacking the app or just listing the same thing? If he was just listing, then there should be another site with the 6.7 ownhere...
[Android Apps and Games] TheOneBD:
Ownhere release his mod on gfan first
[Android Apps and Games] aben2amu:
And it is not there yet.
[Android Apps and Games] TEKHD:
bbs.gfan.com/android-4187596-1-1.html
[Android Apps and Games] vinay420:
Thanks man.
[Android Apps and Games] blu3angel:
Any direct link?

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Android Apps and Games] Nichie:
You will have to Google it yourself.

Mods are not allowing direct links

Sent from my Desire HD
[Android Apps and Games] djngal:
At least its still pretty easy to find the needed files it using El Goog's search... ;)
[Android Apps and Games] droidace:
PM please :D
[Android Apps and Games] blu3angel:
Me too... :D

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[Android Apps and Games] aben2amu:
Guess what? That is the original version from Google... damn!!!!

Nav is not available
[Android Apps and Games] rawdealer:
You didn't hit right link ;)

HOXed with Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] kobik77:
I think that a script to make an hacked version on our own would be the answer for all this mess :D
[Android Apps and Games] drraptor:
Pm me too
[Android Apps and Games] aben2amu:
There is only one link.. The map V6.7.0.apk
[Android Apps and Games] furylion:
If you looking for working google map just get it from blackmarket..

I've got one and its working.. =))
[Android Apps and Games] drraptor:
Please pm the link
[Android Apps and Games] TEKHD:
Also available on the white and pink markets...
[Android Apps and Games] aben2amu:
and blue market too, LOL
[Android Apps and Games] Nichie:
Apple appstore

Sent from my Desire HD
[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
LOL . It's not on the white marked :rolleyes: only black , pink marked and Apple store obvious
[Android Apps and Games] furylion:
Hahaha whatever.. :p

sent from my w8 running 749 mhz with still locked bootloader :(
[Android Apps and Games] drraptor:
Please pm the pink white or black market link
[Android Apps and Games] TEKHD:
Lol
[Android Apps and Games] furylion:
Blackmarket was really exist,,download it from 4shared.. :)

Im serious :@
[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
I like you furylion your funny man . I'm sure there's a blackmarket out ther and they have maps and share it white "4shared";)
[Android Apps and Games] ashwanikoul:
There is an app called blackmarket alpha search on Google for the Apk. And

Then install it, it has almost all paid market apps cracked. Some work some don't, most do

. May be he is talking bout that app..
[Android Apps and Games] Jayman007:
you sure you don't mean blapkmarket?
[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
No I'm just playing whit him because he called it blackmarket and I though it was really funny
[Android Apps and Games] programatix:
Now Google would say, "What have we done? Because of this, now Google Maps appears in the blackmarket!"
[Android Apps and Games] furylion:
So how i suppossed to call that app?? :)
[Android Apps and Games] andrew_yousry:
Google maps 6.7 ownhere mod

Can anyone provide a download link for Google maps 6.7 ownhere mod, because I live in Egypt and I can't use navigation, please help...
[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
I'm not going to post any more links to ownhere-maps . After a lawyer representing google contacted me on G+ and then later call me and we had a little talk ,we came to the conclusion that I'm not going to spread anymore modified maps . I'm not going get on the wrong side off Google .. And I'm considering closing the thread .
[Android Apps and Games] kotaxor:
Yup, I agree u should do that to avoid getting into legal battle..just not worth it.

We are small fry compare to Google, who have a lot of money to spend.

Wish you well.
[Android Apps and Games] programatix:
Google is becoming Apple!
[Android Apps and Games] antukubo:
Sad but agreed. You should not sacrifice yourself. Anyway, billions of thanks for your efforts in this thread ;)
[Android Apps and Games] maximusl:
Yes it is becoming apple
[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
I don't think they have become Apple,

They ware pretty okay on the phone and they said that they would not make any big deal off this if I removed the apk from my dropbox and I respect and understand ther point of view.
[Android Apps and Games] kotaxor:
Well..these lawyers are instructed by Google on what to do.

As long as you take it down, they will let it rest, no point stirring up the whole community of user.

The repercussions could be worst for them.
[Android Apps and Games] azrash:
There are valid reasons that they do this. As someone mentioned earlier, Google has to handle with local laws about the Navigation and stuffs, so while waiting for official navigation to come to our countries , just get the modified maps from Google search and wait for official support from Google.

The thread has served well since it's inception , thanks to everyone involved! :-)
[Android Apps and Games] zepp3lin:
Thks alot stian, we are on our own after this. Google map6.7 moded are all over the place just google it.
[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
Thread being closed.
[Android Apps and Games] Jayman007:
Thanks for all you have contributed... I for one very much appreciate it.
[Android Apps and Games] buntoo:
Sad... but anyways thanks a lot stian230 and everyone who contributed in this thread. :)
[Android Apps and Games] reinbeau:
Thread closed

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[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
Goodbye folks.
[Android Apps and Games] paxChristos:
Thread Closed

From the OP:

Pax

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[Android Apps and Games] nadimsoze:
I've been running the resign apk and it works fine.

I'm about to flash a new rom. Can i just replace the *.apk in system apps in the rom zip? I assume I will then use the non resign version.

Update: I tried it. Works. Shweet.
[Android Apps and Games] dj-:
Works fine her to. Thanks.:)
[Android Apps and Games] comfor:
Thanks for the language tips @stian230 I was wondering how to get voice on my navigation:p
[Android Apps and Games] mind_challenge:
Cannot install

I can't install this anymore. I've tried what it says. I removed old maps, wiped data with Titanium. Now I only get application not installed. I've tried both 5.2.1 and 5.3.1 both resigned and not resigned versions. I tried cleaning dalvik cache, and fixing permissions. Nothing helped.
[Android Apps and Games] suffeks:
is it just me or is latitude not updating? for me to see an updated listed i have to push refresh, with the stock 5.3.1 it would update each time i loaded the list...
[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
yea. The first time install this apk I had the same problem, then it's ADB time:cool:.
[Android Apps and Games] mind_challenge:
ADB you say? I never tried that, I'l try
[Android Apps and Games] rawdealer:
And why are those "no need to be" + - buttons there?????? Bljaaaak :(

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[Android Apps and Games] Abhijeet357:
Thank u for this awesome work. I street view enabled in India?
[Android Apps and Games] stian230:
That's strange ! I got them . But we don't need them .. right;)
[Android Apps and Games] :No-Frost::
Also remove street view =)... I've found that havng Street View installed don't allow you to install this mod.
[Android Apps and Games] mind_challenge:
But I never even had street view installed
[Android Apps and Games] e654777:
I had the same problem earlier when I remove stock maps 4.5.0 but finally got Ownhere Maps installed. What I did was:

1) wipe data then uninstall Maps.

2) wipe data then uninstall Street View.

3) Did a Dalvik cache wipe.

4) Installed Ownhere 5.3.1 unsigned apk.

5) Thats it. :)
[Android Apps and Games] mind_challenge:
Ok here's what I tried today. Reflashed the rom. Maps were installed, street view not. I installed street view. Did wipe and uninstall on both, wiped dalvik cache. Tried installing these maps, and still the same problem.